Data

More than a third of the world’s children, 862 million young people, currently live in Commonwealth countries. From Antigua and Barbuda, to Zambia, the Commonwealth has left a shameful legal legacy of discrimination and violence. Examine the data we have gathered on children’s rights in the Commonwealth.

Information on minimum ages of criminal responsibility around the world, which you can explore using this interactive map. Information can also be found regarding all corresponding minimum age legislation.

A compilation of information published on the number of children detained in the world’s criminal justice systems. These figures draw on information from national statistical bodies, ministries of justice, the United Nations Organisation on Drugs and Crime, UN reports and the publications of NGOs.